Mr Price Foundation delivers masks to Hammarsdale school
The NGO has embarked on an ambitious fundraising campaign to provide 78 000 masks for learners.
MRP Foundation’s vision is to see young people break the cycle of poverty and inequality through its education and skills development programmes.
The NGO has embarked on a different journey to help youth since the beginning of the lockdown.
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Apart from it’s #HopeToCope campaign, providing guidance for learners, parents and educators, MRP Foundation has started an ambitious fundraising campaign for 78 000 masks for learners in the schools the organisation supports.
Head of MRP Foundation, Karen Wells, said, “Although we still have a long way to go, we are humbled to be able to heed our government’s call to action to make a difference, most especially in vulnerable communities through the generosity of our donors.”
Last week, the NGO delivered the first batch of masks to Peaceville Primary School, one of the 98 MRP Foundation supported schools across four provinces.
“Through delighted smiles and a joyous song to thank the Foundation, 143 Grade 7 learners at Peaceville Primary School, Hammarsdale expressed their gratitude for their masks,” said Wells.
Wells said like all South African schools, learners, educators and visitors to the school have to adhere to stringent screening rules every time they enter the school property, with temperatures being taken, hand sanitisation and social distancing being practiced.
“Currently, each Grade 7 class is divided into two smaller classes to accommodate social distancing inside the classroom,” she said.
Principal of a neighbouring school, Enyosini Primary, Penelope Ndlovu, was cautiously optimistic, saying, “I am sure that together we can conquer anything.”
Ndlovu said, teachers can work together with parents to teach children that this is now the new normal for everyone.
“It’s in disguise promoting hygiene in all aspects of life. I hope we will come through and survive as a nation, working together with the NGOs like MRP Foundation, businesses and the government.”
Ndlovu encouraged everyone to lend a helping hand in every way they can as this affects and involves everyone, from the community and the schools to businesses.
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